Substantial clearing of the site was required required before the first major action in the build with the pouring of a 12,000 sq ft slab supported with 105 concrete columns.

 

Southern Texas weather decided to interfere with the build, causing long delays and making the worksite something of a mud pit at times.

 

The view of the central 30' x 12' fireplace feature disguises the fact that it's location in the great room was moved 3 times during construction.